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Disabilties

Overhaul to GED Exam Undermines Accessibility

The GED’s new computer-based format leaves some concerned that the change will marginalize lower-income individuals.

June 19, 2013

Disabilties

Chinese Activist, Fellow Says NYU is Forcing Him Out

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who was allowed to travel to the U.S. after escaping from house arrest, said Monday that New York University is forcing him and his family to leave at the end of this month because of pressure from the Chinese government

June 17, 2013

Disabilties

Deficit Threatens Quarter of Ivy Tech Community College Sites

Mounting budget woes and the need to deal with a $68 million deficit could force Ivy Tech Community College to close up to a quarter of its school sites around Indiana, school officials said.

June 2, 2013

Students

MOOCs Morphing Into a Path for College Preparation

The use of Massive Open Online Courses for high school dual enrollment programs and general access to college-level material is seen as potentially huge educational benefit.

June 2, 2013

Faculty & Staff

NISOD Conference Honors Bumphus; Looks at Issues at Community Colleges

The NISOD conference examines professional development opportunities and experiences at community and technical colleges.

May 27, 2013

Sports

Education Leaders Convene for The Atlantic’s Technologies in Education Forum

Education experts explore how the latest education innovations can successfully be interjected into the classroom to prepare students for the workforce.

May 15, 2013

Sports

Georgia College Sues Tennessee Agency Over Billboard

A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee’s higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.

May 14, 2013

Disabilties

New Indiana Law Gives Veterans More Access to College

A bill signed into law last week allowing veterans greater access to a more-affordable college education will keep Vincennes University among the top schools for military and former military personnel.

May 13, 2013

Disabilties

Interstate Reciprocity Plan Expected to Transform U.S. Distance Education

A prominent group of accreditors, regulators and other higher education and state leaders, has unveiled a comprehensive plan detailing how states could simplify and transform the regulation of U.S. distance education.

May 13, 2013

Disabilties

AAUW Urges Action on Child Care, Women’s STEM Participation at Community Colleges

The American Association of University Women released a report to highlight the need for child care services at community colleges as well as the role two-year schools can play to provide STEM opportunities for women.

May 9, 2013

Leadership & Policy

Family Says Chinese Grad Student’s Dreams Led to Boston

The family of a Chinese graduate student killed in the Boston Marathon bombings said in an open letter that it was her dream to study in the United States.

April 21, 2013

Sports

Rejection Can Be a Good Thing in the Long Run

One of the recurring stories heard this time year is about the disappointment someone feels because he or she did not get into the college of choice. All is not lost.

April 10, 2013